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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.50 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.50 and 125.50 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.50 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.50 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.50 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 28,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424.56/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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